[GT] Game 5 - vs. Avalanche

[Saint Troy]

No idea how Treliving trusts this core going forward, massive capitulation.

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Do or die game in the 3rd period and this is it, huh?

Interesting.

Yup. I don't understand it at all. They are playing like it's one of the first few games of the regular season. Slow. Missing passes. Just bad all around.

You'd never, ever guess this was a do or die must win season ending game, just watching it. Disappointing.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by dino7c

what's the alternative?

Pay him less?

I'd prefer a bridge deal.

[DropIt]

Playing like they cant wait for the horn to go

[burnitdown]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Strange post.

Sounds like BT in UFA negotiations!

[Beninho]

Probably the most depressing way to head into the offseason. There are no positives I can see coming out of this series


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[soulchoice]

Originally Posted by Scary Eloranta

When this is finally over and we take a few days to get over it, will we think the season was a success? I'd have to say a resounding no but curious to see what others think. That conference/division banner will have zero meaning to me.

No it isn’t. Regular season means very little to me. Especially with this organization. It’s hard to be a Flames fan in reality. First round fodder and exists is just normal for this organization.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Iggy City

They've given up already, it's so obvious.

Yes, sure looks like it.

I find it interesting to see what players show up in games and periods like this. Says a lot about a player as a competitor.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by AC

Talk about going out with a whimper. Woof.

This is 2006 Ducks Game 7 all over again.

And I'm expecting the following seasons to be just as the same as it was up to 2010 if big changes aren't made to the roster.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

I really hope the Flames dont fork out 8 million for Tkachuk like some on here suggest. Hes been underwhelming to say the least.

He’s going to be expensive but I was thinking the same thing. This playoffs from Tkachuk should certainly bring that price down. Non-contributor.

[Angelino]

Originally Posted by Saint Troy

No idea how Treliving trusts this core going forward, massive capitulation.

This could be the last time treliving trusts this core. There are a lot of sell
high candidates on this team that could fetch a good return.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Strange post.

Why, either pay him or trade him. Its all well and good to say "sit him" that never works out

[motorcrosser]

Well..I did get to the the flames awesome comeback in Columbus during the father's trip. So that was nice.

Sent from Indianapolis

[GranteedEV]

Seeing Hanifin and Jankowski on the ice in this situation is bringing back Gulutzan PTSD...

[Thunderball]

Originally Posted by Scary Eloranta

When this is finally over and we take a few days to get over it, will we think the season was a success? I'd have to say a resounding no but curious to see what others think. That conference/division banner will have zero meaning to me.

First round exit in 5 = disappointment. I agree, being first in the west means nothing because the NHL doesn't award championships for that.

Second round was a minimum and its pretty shocking how badly this team is built for the playoffs and how bad Peters is as a playoff coach. Not saying fire the coach, but another year of this, and who knows.

This is a year lost.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

There aren’t really any positives from this series, other than some of the guys realising what it takes in the playoffs (the core has mostly been there, but for a lot of guys it’s their first).

Still, this doesn’t discount what we saw in the regular season. It just means we need more. Lots of time and lots of talent to get to where this team needs to be.

Well it does kind of discount the regular season actually. I don’t know how it doesn’t.

You need to wait 12 months (hopefully) to get this taste out of your mouth. And a lot of guys will have some huge question marks hanging over them. Starting at the top of the organization and on down.

[Scary Eloranta]

I missed the jersey toss - was it more than one? My God, that pisses me off even more than the game. Just brutal.

[DoubleK]

I hope this kills the retros.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Saint Troy

No idea how Treliving trusts this core going forward, massive capitulation.

A core with very little playoff experience. Aside from Neal, Frolik and Smith you have guys who have been to the dance at most for 12 games. Most are in this for the first time. Like almost all.

[Mr.Coffee]

It looks like they’ve just given up.